Manufacturing & Industry
This category focuses on industrial production, from electronics and textiles to automotive and heavy industry. It covers FDI trends, supply chain developments, factory expansions, and government regulations shaping the industrial landscape. As a key driver of economic growth, manufacturing plays a crucial role in global supply chains, technological advancements, and industrial competitiveness.
Agriculture: Vietnam’s top export destinations for rice (June 2025)
Vietnam’s rice exports saw a significant decrease in June 2025, reaching $273,773,611, a -32.94 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Steel: Vietnam steel exports fall on trade defense measures, geopolitical conflict: VSA
Vietnam’s steel sector faced mounting pressures in the first half of 2025 due to global trade barriers, weaker international prices, and regional conflicts, which dented export performance despite higher domestic production, according to the Vietnam Steel Association (VSA).
Beer: Increased competition, excise tax obligations see Vietnam Bia Saigon brewer’s profits fall
Ho Chi Minh City-based brewer Sabeco, majority-owned by Thai Beverage, maker of Bia Saigon, reported a net profit of VND 2.05 trillion or US$78.41 million in the first half of 2025, down 12.5 percent year-on-year, The Investor has reported.
Petroleum: Vietnam’s top distributors to pilot E10 biofuel ahead of 2026 mandate
Petrovietnam Oil Corporation (PVOIL) and Petrolimex, Vietnam’s two largest fuel distributors, will begin piloting the sale of E10 bio-gasoline from August 1, ahead of a nationwide rollout scheduled for January 1, 2026, The Investor has reported.
Manufacturing: Where Vietnam exported luggage, headgear, and umbrellas in June 2025
Vietnam’s exports of luggage, headgear and umbrellas saw a slight decline in June 2025, reaching $396,085,921, a -3.64 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Automotive: Vietnam’s top import sources for motor vehicle parts and accessories (June 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of parts and accessories of motor vehicles saw a slight decline in June 2025, reaching $460,982,766, a -2.30 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Electronics: Vietnam’s top export destinations for telephones, mobile phones and parts (June 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof experienced a slight decrease in June 2025, reaching $4,488,345,224, a -2.63 percent decrease compared to May 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Industry: Where Vietnam exported the most iron and steel products in June 2025
Vietnam’s exports of iron and steel products saw a slight decline in June 2025, reaching $472,414,332, a -1.56 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Energy: Vietnam’s export landscape for coal in June 2025
Vietnam’s exports of coal saw a significant increase in June 2025, reaching $9,671,106, a 50.21 percent increase compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for rubber products (June 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of rubber products saw a slight increase in June 2025, reaching $126,675,324, a 2.08 percent increase compared to May 2025 according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Consumer goods: Vietnam’s top import sources for electric consumer products and parts (June 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of electric consumer products and parts saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $189,422,986, a -18.46 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Economy: Philippines forecast to grow 5.6 percent in 2025: AMRO
The Philippines is forecast to post GDP growth in 2025 at 5.6 percent, revised down from April’s 6.3 percent projection, according to the ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook Update, July 2025.
Food processing: Vietnam’s top cashew nut buyers (countries) in June 2025
Vietnam’s exports of cashew nuts saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $463,592,001, a -15.84 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Construction: Vietnam equipment market to hit US$316 million by 2030: Report
Vietnam’s construction equipment market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.25 percent from 2024 to 2030, reaching US$316 million in revenue, driven by surging demand for infrastructure, industrial development, and real estate expansion a report from Arizton Advisory & Intelligence has found.
Industry: Taiwan imposes five-year anti-dumping duties on Vietnam cement exports
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance has announced five-year anti-dumping duties on Portland cement and clinker imports from Vietnam, effective from 28 July 2025, following a joint investigation with the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Focus Taiwan has reported.
Industry: Vietnam’s main iron and steel buyers, June 2025
Vietnam’s exports of iron and steel saw a slight increase in June 2025, reaching $611,511,883, a 1.90 percent increase compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s Petrol Motorbike Ban: Intent Versus Economic Reality
The local government in Hanoi was recently assigned the task of ridding the inner city of petrol-powered motorbikes from July 1, 2026. This policy has the potential to be hugely disruptive and will have broad-reaching economic impacts that may not justify the intended outcomes.
Manufacturing: Chinese furniture firm expands in Vietnam to mitigate tariff risks, boost efficiency
China’s Nice Link Home Furnishings is doubling its upholstery and cut-and-sew facilities in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang to over 650,000 square feet in total, in response to rising US demand and ongoing tariff uncertainty, Furniture Today has reported.
Industry: Vietnam’s industrial agitator market to nearly double by 2034: Report
The Vietnam industrial agitator market is forecast to grow from US$0.15 billion in 2024 to US$0.28 billion by 2034, representing a CAGR of 6.2 percent, according to a new report by Reports and Data. Growth is being driven by rising demand from chemicals, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for ceramic products (June 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of ceramic products remained relatively stable in June 2025, reaching $53,904,191, a -0.03 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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